Peter (not his real name) tells a story about his sister-in-law from Velddrif: She said that she went shopping at the Spar in Laaiplek where there was always a female security guard at the entrance and exit. The woman always looked sad and depressed. One day as she walked past her, she greeted her and […]
Read moreA mother’s testimony about her daughter: My daughter is a very deep child. For as long as I can remember, she always worried about me. She prayed for everyone from childhood. Wherever she goes, she makes a difference. After my divorce, she and I became closer. I could learn a lot from her. She doesn’t […]
Read moreStories about new-born babies being thrown away in a refuse bin or a drain are every-day occurrences. Fortunately, most of these babies can be saved. I wonder what goes through a mother’s heart when she gets rid of her own flesh and blood in such a way. On the news I hear about a woman […]
Read more22… not needing to force our way in life. The Greek word for the second from last fruit of the Spirit is praotes. It is a very pregnant word – pregnant because this word gives birth to so many different meanings. The 1953 and 1983 translations chose to translate it with humility. The fruit of […]
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